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About Martin Paul Waßmer

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Martin Paul Waßmer is a Professor of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Law at the University of Cologne, where he serves as the Executive Director of the Institute of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Law. His research focuses on Business Criminal Law, Medical Criminal Law, and European & International Criminal Law.

Academic Background & Career

  • 1993: First State Examination (Law) – University of Heidelberg
  • 1996: Doctor of Laws (Dr. iur. utr.) – University of Heidelberg
  • 1997: Second State Examination (Law) – Heidelberg Regional Court
  • 2006: Habilitation in Criminal Law & Criminal Procedure Law – University of Freiburg
  • 2009 – Present: Professor of Law, University of Cologne
    • Holds the Chair of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Law
    • Executive Director of the Institute of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Law
  • 2019: Honorary Doctorate (Dr. h.c.) awarded by the University of Georgia, Tbilisi
  • 2021 – Present: Vice-Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Cologne

Research & Editorial Work

Prof. Waßmer edits several legal series, covering topics such as:

Criminal Law
Medical Criminal Law
Product Compliance
Ethics of Digital Transformation

Education & Expertise

Dr. iur. (Law), University of Heidelberg
Habilitation in Criminal Law & Criminal Procedure Law, University of Freiburg
Specialization in Business & Medical Criminal Law, European & International Criminal Law

Professional Networking & Academic Contributions

ORCID ID: 0000-0003-0695-0130
Personal Website: University of Cologne – Institute of Criminal Law & Procedure

Contact Information

Email: martin.wassmer@uni-koeln.de
Institutional Address: Albertus-Magnus-Platz, 50923 Cologne, Germany